public speaking: from anxiety to exhilaration leaders in health namibia

Public Speaking:From Anxiety to Exhilaration

Leaders in Health Namibia

Transform fear of public speaking into powerful and

effective presentations

Why do people experience anxiety before a presentation?

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Reasons for Presentation Anxiety

• Predisposition• Unfamiliar surroundings• Not used to presenting• Uncomfortable with language• Dislike of structured nature of presentations• Worried about being judged, evaluated, or perceived

poorly by others• Feel conspicuous• Don’t like attention from audience

Symptoms of Anxiety©

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Symptoms of Anxiety

• Physical – Sweating, rapid heartbeat, shaking, dry mouth, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure

• Cognitive – Negative thoughts, thought blockage, disorganized thoughts

• Behavioral – Avoidance of or escaping from the feared situation

Methods that address symptoms of anxiety

• Physical Level – Deep relaxation techniques, medication, diet, exercise

• Behavioral Level – Visualization, Desensitization, Practice

• Cognitive Level – Cognitive therapy

Ten Tips to a Dynamic Presentation

“You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message

of your heart.”

- John Ford

11 Start Strong

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Know Your Audience

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PracticePracticePractice.

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Tap into your Passion

55Find a Face in the Crowd

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Use Stories

77 Employ Gestures

88Build Speech through Key Points

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Know your Notes

1010End Strong

Additional Resources

Handouts:• Ten Tips to a Dynamic Presentation• Effective Presentation Skills

Activity• Think of a teacher who has inspired you• Spend a few minutes writing a story about this

teacher• In pairs, share your story, with Ten Tips in

mind• Provide feedback• Volunteers to share with the whole group• Peer feedback

Thank you!